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Hogan, Creed and Jordan to address attendees at ICMSA AGM

November 20, 2018

Dairy

Brexit and the stand-off between Glanbia and Ornua will be key themes at the…

Sinn Fein to propose removing planning permission obstacles

November 19, 2018

Rural Life

Sinn Fein is planning to introduce what it calls a “vital piece” of legislation to remove obstacles to planning permission in rural areas.…

Veterinary guidance an ‘attempt to stifle competition’ – IFA

November 16, 2018

Agri-Business

New guidelines from the Veterinary Council of Ireland are “a blatant attempt to stifle competition in the provision of veterinary services”. That’s according…

Port and airport vets won’t be hired until 2019

November 15, 2018

Agri Politics

Despite the Taoiseach’s announcement during the summer, when he said vets would be hired to man Irish ports and airports, the recruitment process…

Proposed withdrawal agreement welcomed by EU dairy sector

November 15, 2018

Dairy

The proposed UK EU Withdrawal agreement which last night received the backing of the UK Government has been welcomed by the European Dairy…

Brexit Secretary Raab resigns over border backstop

November 15, 2018

Agri Politics

Dominic Raab has resigned as the UK’s Brexit Secretary, citing the arrangements for Northern Ireland as his reason. His decision comes after Britain…

Brexit draft deal ‘secures EU’s interests as a whole’ – Tusk

November 15, 2018

Agri Politics

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, has said that the draft withdrawal agreement with the UK has “secured the vital interests and…

Macra presidential race kicks off

November 14, 2018

Agri Politics

Tonight saw the first name officially entered into the race for next year’s Macra presidential elections. 2019 will see the presidential and vice-presidential…

Court costs see IFA report €1.5 million operational deficit

November 14, 2018

Agri Politics

Costly court settlements have seen the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) announce a €1.5 million operational deficit for its accounts up to March 31…

Brexit: ‘I think there is still a grave danger of a crash out’

November 14, 2018

Agri-Business

It has been said at yesterday’s (Tuesday, November 13) Oireachtas committee meeting on the Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, that…

‘Brexit negotiations are ongoing and have not concluded’ – Tanaiste

November 13, 2018

Agri Politics

Negotiations between the European Union and the UK on a Brexit withdrawal agreement are “ongoing” and “have not concluded”, according Tanaiste Simon Coveney.…

‘Farmers do not go out to hurt environment’ – McGuinness

November 13, 2018

CAP / Schemes

Mairead McGuinness MEP and First Vice-President of the European Parliament has stated that farmers “need greater assistance” to make their farms more climate…

False insurance claims ‘need to be penalised very heavily’

November 13, 2018

Agri Politics

An independent TD for Roscommon-Galway has slammed false insurance claims saying they “need to be penalised very heavily in this country”. Michael Fitzmaurice…

Second beet meeting with growers this Thursday

November 13, 2018

Agri-Business

Beet Ireland will host its second meeting with potential growers this week in conjunction with The Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) this Thursday,…

IFA calls for support in farming’s climate action contribution

November 13, 2018

Agri Politics

The IFA has called for the Government to back the farming community in its contribution to climate action, by drawing up a list…

IFA bids final farewell to ‘proud and passionate’ George Mason

November 12, 2018

Rural Life

George Mason, the late vice-chairman of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) National Grain Committee, passed away at his home in Co. Tipperary on…

‘What if’ scenarios pose delay to Fair Deal Scheme

November 12, 2018

Agri Politics

Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly has said that “what if” scenarios and legal issues are delaying changes…

‘British consumers view Irish produce as local’ – McCarthy

November 12, 2018

Agri-Business

Tara McCarthy, chief executive officer of Bord Bia, has claimed that British beef consumers view Irish produce as locally sourced, rather than imported…

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